While everyone will experience some type of anxiety at some point in their lifetime which is a normal reaction at times of emotional stress such as when having to take a test, faced with relationship problems, or difficulty at work, many individuals have chronic anxiety attacks which significantly interferes with the quality of their life and is what is known as an anxiety disorder.
The symptoms of an anxiety disorder can be debilitating when severe and include a sudden and overwhelming fear or dread, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, and dizziness.
While there are many methods of professional therapy and prescription medications available for those who suffer from sever anxiety, there are also many self-help techniques and strategies that many individuals who have this condition have found beneficial in reducing or eliminating their anxiety attacks.
These self-help methods include certain small lifestyle changes including getting a sufficient amount of rest, avoiding stimulants such as caffeine, learning specific breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as dietary changes which is a significant factor in many cases of chronic anxiety disorders.
One of the keys to preventing an anxiety attack is to identify the triggers that cause them and learn effective methods of coping with them.
For instance, if you have constant anxiety over your bills or financial situation set up a savings or budget plan in order to mange your money better.
Planning your day ahead of time and avoiding having too little to do or too much to accomplish can also help you in preventing an anxiety attack.
Building a good support system of family and friends who you can discuss your worries and concerns with can also help you reduce your anxiety attacks.
There are also several step by step self-help programs available that have worked for many individuals in curing their anxiety attacks.